Removing The I/O Panel - Dell E31S Series Owner's Manual

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Safety instructions

Removing the I/O panel

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the T15 Torx screwdriver ready.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O cable, you must release the locking tab before removing or installing the I/O
cable from the connector on the hard drive backplane.
Steps
1. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
2. Disconnect the I/O cable from the backplane.
3. Remove the screws securing the I/O panel to the chassis.
4. Pull out the I/O panel cable through the channel on the chassis.
Figure 83. Removing the I/O panel
1. I/O panel cable
3. screw (3)
5. chassis
Next steps
1. Replace the I/O panel.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2. hard drive backplane
4. I/O panel
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